Senior IT Engineer, Automation

Horizon3.ai

. Own onboarding, termination, and device logistics automation end to end .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $142,718 - $161,904 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation engineering, particularly with Workato, Python, and REST APIs, while maintaining high reliability in IT workflows. Capable of building operational runbooks and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance IT processes.

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Workato Automation Platform ExperiencePython ProgrammingREST APIs and Webhooks KnowledgeOperational Runbook DevelopmentTerraform and CI/CD Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Automation EngineeringPythonREST APIsError HandlingOperational RunbooksWorkatoTerraformCI/CDBashLinux

Soft Skills

Process ImprovementCustomer SatisfactionIntegrityCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

WorkatoOktaSlackGoogle WorkspaceJiraRovoTinesZapier

Certifications & Qualifications

Okta CertificationWorkato Certification

Industry Keywords

IT EngineeringAutomation EngineeringSaaSCybersecurityDistributed Workforce

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own onboarding, termination, and device logistics automation end to end
Keep automation flows healthy, identify root causes of failures, and implement permanent fixes
Run the IT Workato workspace, including recipes, connections, error handling, and alerts
Build runbooks, monitoring, and failure-response processes for critical IT flows
Build Okta and Rovo/Jira workflows to remove manual IT process steps
Establish IT-as-code foundations with a repository, cloud-hosted in-house tooling, Terraform, CI/CD, linters, Python, and Bash
Partner with Security Operations on access scoping, termination timing, and cloud approval
Partner with Business Applications on platform-level Workato access and limits
Take ownership of existing flows through a partnered hand-off
Maintain a reliability bar of 99% or better each calendar month
Report flow reliability, failures, and causes to IT leadership
Set priorities and work with little supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience building and running automations in a workflow or integration platform; Workato preferred, with Zapier, Tines, or Okta Workflows also welcome
Experience writing Python to automate business or IT processes, including calls to REST APIs
Experience with error handling, alerts, and root-cause analysis
Working knowledge of APIs, webhooks, and data mapping between systems
Ability to write operational runbooks
Ability to translate business processes into working automation with Security, People, and IT partners
Practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in IT engineering, systems engineering, or automation engineering
Experience supporting a distributed or remote-first workforce
Prior experience owning an automation platform or critical workflows with little supervision
Workato or similar automation platform experience
Python or Bash experience
REST APIs and webhooks experience
Experience with collaboration platforms such as Slack and Google Workspace
Okta administration, API, and Okta Workflows knowledge is an advantage
Terraform, CI/CD, linters, Bash, and Linux experience is an advantage
Rovo or Jira workflows, Workato Genie, or similar AI agent features experience is an advantage
Experience automating onboarding, offboarding, or device lifecycle processes is an advantage
Experience in a high-growth SaaS or cybersecurity company is an advantage
Relevant Okta, Workato, or similar certifications are an advantage
Commitment to integrity, process improvement, and customer satisfaction
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity package in the form of stock options for all full-time roles
Health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family
Flexible vacation policy
Generous parental leave
Career development opportunities
Inclusive culture
Fully remote work model
Up to 10% travel may be required